Trivia

He is left-handed, although he plays guitar right-handed.

Michael Jackson is godfather of his son Michael.

The Sunday Times estimated his and brother Robin's combined net worth at $180 million. (2009)

Daughter Alexandra Lianna "Ali" was born nearly 4 months early when Linda contracted a bacterial infection from one of their sons she weighed only 1 LB 9 Oz at birth.

Within a span of just twelve years (1971-1983) he wrote or co-wrote fifteen U.S. number one hits, including six consecutive chart toppers -- a record shared with John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Four sons: Steve Gibb (b. 1 December 1973), Ashley Gibb (b. 8 September 1977), Travis Gibb (b. 10 January 1981) and Michael Gibb (b. 1 December 1984). His only daughter, Alexandra Gibb (b. 29 December 1991).

Their breakthrough hit "Spicks and Specks" (as in bits 'n' pieces) was No. 1 in Australia in 1967. It is an upbeat number that deals with past teen relationships. The song was used to close the show in their concerts in the late '60s, In later years it was removed from the group's play list because of the song title's similarity to a slang word for Hispanic.

Guitarist and singer of The Bee Gees.

Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994 with brothers Robin and Maurice.

The Bee Gees won the 2005 Q Lifetime Achievement Award.

He and The Bee Gees were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6845 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Awarded a CBE, or Commander of the Order of British Empire, by Queen Elizabeth II in the New Year's Eve Honors List 2001.

The "Gibb Brothers" lived on Cribb Island - a former suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, which is now part of the site of Brisbane Airport, Australia's third largest airport.

When he made a cameo in an episode of Only fools and horses (1981) set in Miami, David Jason described him as wonderfully self-effacing. He invited Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst into his house, gave them tea and showed them around; the place was like a palace. Gibb was a big fan of the show and used to get tapes of it sent to America.

Older sister Lesley born January 12, 1945.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 (as a member of The Bee Gees).

He was awarded the Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2018 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to Music and to charity. He is a singer, songwriter and music producer in Buckinghamshire, England.

Older brother of Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb and Andy Gibb.

Second of five children.

His signature guitar for live performances is his blue Guild Songbird S4CE-BG.

The Bee Gees won the 1997 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution.

Original band members of The Bee Gees included drummer Colin Petersen, a former Australian - child star (Smiley (1956)), and guitarist Vince Melouney.

Has a niece, Beri Gibb, born 29 September 1964.